Repair Guideline for TCL DC Inverter Air Conditioner

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Contents
I. Electrical Control of Inverter Air Conditioner 2
1. Main compositions of the electrical control of inverter air conditioner 2
2. Wiring of Inverter AC Unit 3
3. Current Flow4
4. Computer Control Function Flow Chart for Inverter AC Unit 5
5. Protection and Fault Codes5
II. Troubleshooting8
1. According to the fault code 8
(1) Display E1 or E2: 8
(2) Display E69
(3) Display E3, E7, E8 10
(4) Display E411
(5) Display EC13
(6) Display EP14
(7) Display EA16
(8) Display EU17
(9) Display E9 (Firstly display P0 or P9, then change to E9)18
(10) Display E0E520
(11) Display EE 22
(12) Display P023
(13) Display P124
(14) Display P224
(15) Display P425
(16) Display P525
(17) Display P626
(18) Display P727
(19) Display P827
(20) Display P928
2. Other faults 29
1) The indoor unit works normally but the outdoor unit does not work. 29
2) The outdoor unit is stopped when the air conditioner has run for a period of time 29
3) The air conditioner is tripped when it is started.30
4) The complete unit does not work 30
Appendix 131
Appendix 234
Appendix 336
Cautions on Replacement of PCB Boards37

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I. Electrical Control of Inverter Air Conditioner

1. Main compositions of the electrical control of inverter air conditioner
The electrical control of inverter air conditioner is divided into indoor control system and outdoor
control system.
Relative to the fixed-speed air conditioner, the indoor control system is added with one
communication circuit, but removed of the control circuits for compressor, 4-way valve and
outdoor fan. The other circuits are basically the same.
The outdoor circuit is generally divided into three parts, i.e. outdoor power source board, Power
Factor Correction (PFC) board and Intelligent Power Module (IPM). The details are as follows:



PFC board Outdoor power source board
TCL Inverter Air Conditioner Model 1 1.5P has been developed for four generations.
The 1
st
generation (V1) applies 120 square wave control plan and the all PFC plan is used for
power treatment.
The 2
nd
generation (V2) remains to apply 120 square wave control plan, but the partial PFC plan
is used for power treatment. This product is never put into batch production.
The 3
rd
generation (V3) applies 180 sine wave plan and partial PFC plan. This model is also few.
The 4
th
generation (V4) remains to apply 180 sine wave plan (including 2P unit), where only
significant adjustment is made to the function architecture. That is, the indoor control plan applied
for the 1
st
and 2
nd
generation is changed to outdoor control (For details on the function distribution,
please refer to the Control Function Chart below.
The 5
th
generation(V5), the function is same as V4, but the Power source board, PFC board and
IPM board have already integrated onto one board (All-In-One) for easily installation and
IPM board
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repairing.
The products 2P and higher are mainly developed for two generations.
The 1
st
generation (VP1) applies NEC 180 sine wave plan and indoor control.
The 2
nd
generation (VP2) applies TI DSP 180 sine wave plan and outdoor control. (Exclusive of
2P unit).

There are derivative models, e.g. full DC inverter unit, inverter floor-standing unit and LC plan.
See Appendix 1 for details.

2. Wiring of Inverter AC Unit


3. Current Flow


Power
supply
L
i
v
e
N
e
u
t
r
a
l
G
r
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u
n
d
Live
Neutral
Communicati
on wire
Ground
Main
control
board
Indoor
unit
Outdoor
power
source
Live
Neutral
Outdoor
Unit
PFC board

IPM board
Compressor
Transformer
Display circuit
board
Motor
protector
Fan Motor
Room temperature
sensor
Coil temperature
sensor
Main control
board
Relay
Guide louver
motor
Y/G
Br
Or
BL
BL
BR
Indoor unit
Y/G
Heat exchanger
Wh
BL
Br
Y/G
Or
BL
Y/G
4-way Valve
BL
Electric
Heater
Solenoid
valve
Optional
Y/G
Outdoor unit
Fan
motor
Or
BL
Re
BL
Note: There is no LOW FAN for single-speed motor P9-2
Br
BL
Re
BL
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r

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o
u
r
c
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o
a
r
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BL
Re
Re
Re
Reactor
Compressor
Re Wh BL
Module board
Compressor top protection switch
(Optional)
Exhaust temperature sensor
Outdoor temperature sensor
Outdoor coil temperature sensor
Port: P9 pair port for dual-speed motor
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4. Computer Control Function Flow Chart for Inverter AC Unit

1) Outdoor control plan



2) Indoor control plan



Indoor control system
Indoor control board
Communication with outdoor unit
Indoor fan control
Louver motor control
Health assembly control
Temperature detection
Fan speed feedback
Electric heater control
Selection of cool-heat and cool-only
model
Selection of data sheet
Selection of Fahrenheit and
Centigrade temperature
Selection of LED OR without LED
display
Signal input
Display board
Temperature or fault code display
Emergencyl Switch signal input
Remote signal input
Live
Neutral
Communi
cation
wire
Outdoor control system
Outdoor power source board
Storage of working parameters
Frequency generation
Outdoor temperature detection
Communication with indoor unit
Outdoor fan control
4-way valve control
Outdoor power treatment
Power ON/OFF
Communication with IPM
Fault and compressor state
indication
Switch signal on top of the
compressor
Chassis heating control
Electronic expansion valve control
Pressure switch signal processing
Voltage sampling
Signal
wire
Commu
nication
IPM module
Communication with power
source board
Compressor drive
IPM fault output
PFC control DC power
Outdoor PFC board
AC rectifier
Power factor adjustment
Protection current sampling
Outdoor control
IPM module
ST72141
Communication with power source
boardPFC controlIPM driveCurrent
sampling and processing Voltage
sampling and signal processing
Detection of compressor feedback signal
PS21865
Compressor inverter drive
IPM fault signal output
Signal
wire
PFC control
Signal wire
Outdoor PFC board
AC rectifier
Power factor adjustment
Boosting of DC voltage
Protection current sampling
Harmonic inhibition
Outdoor power source
board
TMP86F807N
Temperature detection
Communication with indoor
unit
Outdoor fan control
4-way valve control
Communication with module
board
Power source indication
Repair key signal processing
Compressor top temperature
protection
BMC processing
AC voltage sampling
DC harmonics
Supply DC power
Ground wire
Communic
ation wire
Communic
ation wire
L wire
N wire
Indoor control
Indoor main PCB
TMP86PH46NG
Working frequency control
Indoor fan control
Swing motor control
Temperature detection
Storage of model
parameters
Operating signal processing
Outdoor power supply
Audio indication for
operation
Communication with
outdoor unit
Other optional functions
Indoor display panel
Remote signal acceptance
Preset temperature display
Protection and fault display
Key operation
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5. Protection and Fault Codes
Fault Code
Fault Type Function Indicator (flash) Digital LED display
Indoor/outdoor communication fault RUN & TIMER: Blink E0
outdoor communication fault RUN & TIMER: Blink EC
Room temperature sensor (IRT) RUN-1/8 sec. E1
Indoor pipe (coil) temperature sensor
(IPT)
RUN-2/8 sec. E2
Outdoor pipe (coil) temperature sensor
(OPT)
RUN-3/8 sec. E3
System abnormal RUN-4/8 sec. E4
Model configuration wrong RUN-5/8 sec. E5
Indoor fan motor fault RUN-6/8 sec. E6
Outdoor temperature sensor RUN-7/8 sec. E7
Exhaust temperature sensor RUN-8/8 sec. E8
Intelligent power module of drive and
module fault
RUN-9/8 sec. E9
Outdoor fan motor fault (DC Motor) RUN-10/8 sec. EF
Current sensor fault RUN-11/8 sec. EA
EEPROM fault RUN-12/8 sec. EE
Temperature switch fault (on top of the
compressor)
RUN-13/8 sec. EP
Voltage sensor fault RUN-14/8 sec. EU
Intake temperature sensor RUN-15/8 sec. EH

Protection Code
Protection Type Function Indicator (flash) Digital LED display
Overvoltage /
undervoltage protection
RUN: Blink; TIMER: 1 blink /8 sec P1
Overcurrent protection RUN: Blink; TIMER: 2 blink /8 sec P2
Exhaust overtemperature protection RUN: Blink; TIMER: 4 blink /8 sec P4
Subcooling protection
under cooling mode
RUN: Bright; TIMER: 5 blink /8
sec
P5
Overheating protection
under cooling mode
RUN: Bright; TIMER: 6 blink /8
sec
P6
Overheating protection
under heating mode
RUN: Bright; TIMER: 7 blink /8
sec
P7
Outdoor overtemperature
/ undertemperature protection
RUN: Bright; TIMER: 8 blink /8
sec
P8
Drive protection (software control ) RUN: Blink; TIMER: 9 blink /8 sec P9
Module protection (hardware
control)
RUN: Blink; TIMER: 10 blink /8
sec
P0

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Display on outdoor power source board: The indicator alerts the fault in a cycle as such that it is
bright for 0.5 seconds, dark for 0.5 seconds, blinks n times and then dark for 3 seconds.

Blink
times(n)
Fault Message
Blink
times(n)
Fault Message
1 IPM protection 18
Short-circuit / open-circuit fault of
intake temperature sensor
2 Overvoltage / undervoltage 19 Outdoor EEPROM fault
3 Overcurrent 20 Outdoor fan motor protection
4 Exhaust overtemperature protection 21 Indoor fan motor protection
5
Outdoor coil overtemperature
protection

6 Drive fault and protection (V1VP1) 23 System in shortage of Freon
7
Communication fault with indoor
unit
24 Model configuration wrong
8
Compressor overheat fault
(compressor top switch)
25 Indoor sensor fault
9
Short-circuit / open-circuit fault of
outdoor temperature sensor
26 Indoor coil sensor fault
10
Short circuit / open-circuit fault of
outdoor heat exchanger temperature
sensor
27 Indoor EEPROM fault
11
Short-circuit / open-circuit fault of
exhaust temperature sensor
28 Indoor fan motor fault
12 Voltage sensor fault 30 drive faultV4VP2
13 Current sensor fault 31
Outdoor environmental
overtemperature /
undertemperature protection
14 IPM fault 32 Indoor coil deforst prevention
15
communication fault between power
source board and intelligent power
module
33 Indoor coil overheating protection
16
No feedback from DC fan
motor(outdoor unit)

17 Defrost state









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Display on V5 All-in-one board
Blink
Counts
Fault Message
Blink
Counts
Fault Message
1 IPM fault 2
Short-circuit / open-circuit fault of
outdoor temperature sensor
3 Outdoor coil sensor fault 4 Absorption temperature sensor fault
5 Exhaust temperature sensor fault 6 Current sensor fault
7 Compressor drive fault 8 Compressor drive protection
9 Outdoor overheat protection 10 IPM protection
11 AC overcurrent protection 12 Exhaust Temperature Protection
13 Compressor top temperature protection 14 Exhaust Overtemperature Protection
15 Voltage protection 16 Exhaust underpressure protection
17 Exhaust Overpressure Protection 18 Indoor antifreeze protection
19 Indoor overheat protection 20 Indoor / outdoor communication fault
21 Outdoor EEPROM fault 22
Outdoor ambient overtemperature
protection
23 Outdoor DC fan fault 24 Outdoor coil overheat protection
25 Model configuration wrong 26 Indoor fan fault
27 Reserved 28 Reserved
29 Reserved 30 Reserved

V5 All-in-one board


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II. Troubleshooting
1. According to the fault code
(1) Display E1 or E2:
Symptom Display E1 or E2
Cause
Room temperature sensor (IRT) and Indoor
pipe (coil) temperature sensor (IPT) fault
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1 Contact between indoor
temperature sensor CN6 (RT, IPT)
and slot
Insert again if loose. Photo 1
2 Measure the resistance on the two
ends of indoor temperature sensor:
(25 / 5K). For other resistance,
please refer to the Temperature
Resistance Sheet (Appendix 1).
Replace the temperature sensor
if the resistance is incurred to
drift, open or short circuiting.
Photo 2
3 If the above testing is normal Replace the indoor control board


Position and marking of temperature sensors
CN6 (RT, IPT) on indoor control board
1033 Unit and 1240 Unit
indicate the dimensions of indoor unit.
Measure the resistance of
indo or temperature sensor
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(2) Display E6
Symptom Display E6
Cause Indoor fan motor fault
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1
Check the indoor cross-flow fan
blade
If the fan does not run, readjust
the fan position until it can run
smoothly.

2
If the motor insert (CN3, CN4) on
indoor main PCB is in good contact
with the slot
Insert again if loose.
Red-line
part
3 Startup capacitance value
Capacitance incorrect. Replace
with a new capacitor.
Yellow-line
part
4 The above inspections are normal Replace the indoor main PCB

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(3) Display E3, E7, E8
Symptom Display E3, E7, E8
Cause
Outdoor pipe (coil) temperature sensor and
outdoor temperature sensor and exhaust
temperature sensor fault
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1
If the temperature sensor on
outdoor power source board is in
good contact with the slot (CN1,
CN2)
Insert again if loose. Photo 3
2
Measure the resistance on the two ends of
outdoor temperature sensor:
Resistance of CN1 terminal sensor
(25 / 5K). For other resistance, please
refer to the Temperature Resistance
Sheet. Resistance of CN2 terminal sensor
(25 / 20K). For other resistance,
please refer to the Exhaust Temperature
Sensor Resistance Sheet.
Replace the temperature sensor
if the resistance is incurred to
drift, open or short circuiting.
Photo 4
3 If the above testing is normal Outdoor power source board


Position and marking of
temperature sensors (CN1, CN2) on
outdoor power source board
CN1 terminal sensor CN2 terminal sensor
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(4) Display E4
Symptom Display E4
Cause
System abnormal: Let the compressor run for 5
minutes. If the indoor coil temperature cannot
be 2 lower than that before the compressor is
started (2 higher for heating mode), it can be
judged that the system is abnormal.
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1
Check the high-pressure and
low-pressure valves.
If not open, open again to ensure
the system circulation is smooth.
Photo 5
2
Check the system refrigerant (Start
and run under cooling mode. When
the compressor is started, check the
outlet temperature for its change. If
the change is not obvious after 5
minutes)
The system is in shortage of
refrigerant. Test with pressure
gauge, check the leakage point
and recharge the refrigerant.
Photo 6
3
Check the evaporator coil
temperature sensor (25 /5K).
For other resistance, please refer to
the Temperature Resistance
Sheet.
Replace the temperature sensor
if the resistance is incurred to
drift, open or short circuiting.
Photo 7
1. The flow might be uneven for
indoor system. Short circuit JP4
jumper of the indoor control
board to shield this protection
function (V1 Indoor Main
PCB).
Photo 8
2. The flow might be uneven for
indoor system. Dial the JP4
switch of the outdoor power
source board to position 1 to
shield this protection function
(V4 Power Source Board).
Photo 9
4 The above inspections are normal
Replace the indoor main PCB
if the problem cannot be solved
by using the above methods.


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13
(5) Display EC
Symptom Display EC
Cause
Outdoor communication fault between power source
board and intelligent power module
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1
Check the contact of communication wire
(CN5) between power source board and
intelligent power module
Insert again if loose.
Yellow-line
part
The indicator on power
source board blinks
normal (bright for 1
second and dark for 1
second), but the
indicator on intelligent
power module does not
work normally
Replace the
intelligent
power module
If the fault remains
unsolved, replace
the power source
board again.
Red-line part
The indicator on
intelligent power
module blinks normal
(bright for 1 second and
dark for 1 second), but
the indicator on power
source board does not
work normally
Replace the
power source
board
If the fault remains
unsolved, replace
the intelligent
power module
again.
Orange-line
part
2
After the
complete unit
is energized,
check the
indicators on
outdoor
power source
board and
intelligent
power module
VP1
Replace power
source board
If the fault remains
unsolved, replace
the intelligent
power module
again.


CN5 position
and marking
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(6) Display EP
Symptom Display EP
Cause
Temperature switch fault ( on top of the
compressor)
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
Check the insert position CN3 of the
compressor top temperature switch
wires on outdoor power source
board
Insert again if loose.
Photo 10
1
No switch on compressor top
Jumper short-circuiting (This
function not provided for 1
1.5P unit)

Check the U, V and
W wires of the
compressor.
The correct sequence of U. V
and W wiring shall be red,
white and blue. Connect again
if incorrect.
Photo 11
Check the system
pressure.
The pressure is low. Add
refrigerant to ensure the system
pressure is normal.
Photo 12
2
Compressor
temperature.
The
temperature
is very high,
accompanied
with bad
smell.
Check the outdoor
ventilation and if
there is any
obstruction that
affects the normal
radiating of the air
conditioner.
Install to the position as required
in the Instruction Manual and
ensure the air inlet and outlet of
the outdoor unit is smooth.

If the fault is solved after short
circuiting, replace the shell
temperature switch.

3
Compressor temperature: The
temperature is not high. Short
circuit CN3.
If the fault remains unsolved
after replacing the shell
temperature switch, please
replace the outdoor power
source board.

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1 1.5P CN3 jumper. The jumper may
be used as alternative if there is no
compressor top switch.
The correct sequence of U. V and W wiring shall be
red, white and blue
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(7) Display EA
Symptom Display EA
Cause Current sensor fault
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1 Check for refrigerant leakage
Find the leakage point and
recharge the refrigerant

If higher than 0.4V, replace the
intelligent power module
Photo 13
2
V1 inverter unit : Test the voltage
of 5# pin to 2# pin on power factor
correction
If not higher than 0.4V, replace
power factor correction

3
V2V3V4V5VP1VP2 inverter
unit
Replace the outdoor power
source board


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(8) Display EU
Symptom Display EU
Cause Voltage sensor fault
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
Insert again if loose.
Photo 14
If the fault remains unsolved
after connection again, please
replace the outdoor power source
board.

1
V1 inverter unit: Communication
wires between outdoor power
source board and intelligent power
module (CN5)
If the fault remains unsolved
after replacement of outdoor
power source board, please
replace the intelligent power
module.

2
V2V3V4V5VP1VP2 Inverter
Unit
Replace the outdoor power
source board


Check CN5 insert.
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(9) Display E9 (Firstly display P0 or P9, then change to E9)
Symptom
Display E9 (Firstly display P0 or P9, then
change to E9)
Cause
Intelligent power module of drive and module
fault
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
If this code is displayed when the compressor is
started for several seconds or even not started,
check the compressor connection for
correctness
If no insert wrong, replace the
intelligent power module
Photo 15
Check if the outdoor
module is tightly installed
onto the radiating fins and
if the silicone is applied
evenly
Fix the screws again if loose.
Photo 16
Check the system
pressure.
Recharge refrigerant if the pressure
is low. Discharge some refrigerant if
the pressure is too high.

Check the outdoor
ventilation and if there is
any obstruction that
affects the normal
radiating of the air
conditioner.
Install to the position as required in
the Instruction Manual and ensure
the air inlet and outlet of the outdoor
unit is smooth.

1
Re-energize
and check the
protection
code on
display.
Firstly
display P0
P0 appears
when the air
conditioner is
working
The above inspections are
normal, but the fault
remains unsolved
Replace the intelligent power
module

If this code is displayed when the compressor is
started for several seconds or even not started,
check the compressor connection for
correctness
If no insert wrong, replace the
intelligent power module

Cooling / heating is
normal during run
Replace the intelligent power
module

P9 appears after
the air conditioner
is started and has
run for a period of
time
If the cooling / heating is
abnormal, check the
compressor wiring for
correctness.
Insert again if loose.
Be sure to apply
silicone when
replacing
intelligent
power module.
2
Re-energize
and check the
protection
code on
display.
Firstly
display P9
When the compressor is restarted immediately
after stop, this might also cause P9 protection
because the cooling system is not stable.
Try starting the air conditioner again
after a longer period of stop

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The wires on U, V and W ends are
respectively colored red, white and blue.
Apply the silicone evenly.
If the screw is not fixed
tightly to position, it is easy
to cause poor radiation and
damage to the elements.
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(10) Display E0E5
Symptom Display E0E5
Cause Indoor / outdoor communication fault
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1. Check if the indoor and outdoor connections are correct.
The terminal L and N shall correspond to each other on
indoor and outdoor units. Measure the voltage on outdoor
terminal L and N (before display of E0 fault). If the voltage
is 0:
Replace the indoor control board.
Photo 17
(red)
2. If the L & N voltage is normal, measure the voltage
between the outdoor terminal N and 1. If the voltage
change occurs between 0~24V (change pulse voltage)
Replace the indoor main PCB.
3. If the L & N voltage is normal, measure the voltage
between the outdoor terminal N and 1. If the voltage
change occurs between 0~12V( change pulse voltage), but
there is no 24V:
Replace the outdoor power source
board
Photo 17
(yellow)
4. If the L & N voltage is normal, measure the voltage
between the outdoor terminal N and 1. If the voltage has no
change:
Firstly replace the indoor main
PCB. If the fault remains unsolved,
replace the outdoor power source
board.

1) The indicator is dark: Check PFC
board Test the pins of rectifier
bridge, fast recovery diode (FRD) and
IGBT elements for any breakdown,
short circuiting or damage.
If damaged, it is needed to replace
PFC board.
Photo 17
(red)
2) If no damage, test the DC voltage
between DC+ and DC-. If the voltage
is approx. 300V:
Replace the power source board.
5.
Indicator
on
outdoor
power
source
board
3) If no damage, test the DC voltage
between DC+ and DC-. If the voltage
is zero:
Replace the power factor
correction.
Photo 18
(yellow)
6. If the problem cannot be solved by using the
methods above:
Firstly replace the intelligent power
module . If the problem remains
unsolved, replace the indoor main
PCB. Power source board . power
factor correction.

1
Energize
and
observe
for
approx.
10
minutes.
If E0 is
always
displayed
or
changed
to E5
after a
period of
time:
7. If this fault appears at the initial installation and
testing of the complete unit, please check if the
indoor control board and outdoor inverter module
are of the same generation.
Replace with the same generation
of products


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Check power factor correction Test the
pins of rectifier bridge, fast recovery diode
(FRD) and IGBT elements for any
breakdown, short circuiting or damage.
Test the DC voltage between DC+ and DC-.
22
(11) Display EE
Symptom Display EE
Cause EEPROM fault
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
Shut down the power supply and
re-energize. If the fault remains, it
is needed to check if the indoor
EEPROM installation is loose or
improper.
Fix again
Photo 19
1
Shut down the power supply and
re-energize. If the fault remains, it
is needed to check if the outdoor
EEPROM installation is loose or
improper.
Fix again
Photo 20
2 If the installation is good:
Replace the indoor main PCB
firstly

3
If the fault remains unsolved after
replacement of the indoor control
board:
Outdoor power source board


EEPROM installation is
improper
EEPROM installation is
improper
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(12) Display P0
Symptom Display P0
Cause Variable-frequency drive
Inspections How to Solve Remarks
If this code is displayed when the
compressor is started for several seconds
or even not started, check the compressor
connection for correctness.
If no insert wrong, replace the
intelligent power module
Photo 22
Check if the outdoor
intelligent power module
is tightly installed onto
the radiating fins and if
the silicone is applied
evenly.
Fix the radiator again if loose. Photo 23
Check the system
pressure.
Recharge refrigerant if the pressure
is low. Discharge some refrigerant if
the pressure is too high.

Check the outdoor
ventilation and if there is
any obstruction that
affects the normal
radiating of the air
conditioner.
Install to the position as required in
the Instruction Manual and ensure
the air inlet and outlet of the
outdoor unit is smooth.

Re-energize
and check the
protection
code on
display.
Firstly
display P0
P0 appears
when the air
conditioner
is working
The above inspections
are normal, but the fault
remains unsolved
Replace the intelligent power
module




The wires on U, V and W ends are
respectively colored red, white and blue.
If the screw is not
fixed tightly to
position, it is easy to
cause poor radiation
and damage to the
elements.
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(13) Display P1
Symptom Display P1
Cause Overvoltage / undervoltage protection
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1
Test the supply voltage if it is
between 160V 260VAC.
It is normal protection if
exceeding this range.

2
Test if the voltage between L and N
terminal of outdoor unit is within
160V260VAC.
It is normal protection if
exceeding this range.
Photo 24
3 If the voltage is normal:
Replace the outdoor power
source board




(14) Display P2
Symptom Display P2
Cause Overcurrent protection
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1
Check if the outdoor fan motor is
stopped due to overheat protection,
or damaged, and if the fan capacitor
is damaged.
Replace the damaged capacitor
and the damaged outdoor fan
motor.

2
power source board or intelligent
power module damaged
VP1-- Replace the power source
board
V1-- Replace the intelligent
power module.
V4 and VP2-- Replace the
intelligent power module.



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(15) Display P4
Symptom Display P4
Cause Exhaust overtemperature protection
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1
Check if the air inlet and outlet of
outdoor unit is blocked by any
obstructions.
Install to the position as required in
the Instruction Manual and ensure
the air inlet and outlet of the
outdoor unit is smooth.

2 Check the system for shortage of
refrigerant.
Add refrigerant
3 Check if the exhaust temperature
sensor is drifted, short circuited or
open circuited. (25 /20K). For other
resistances, please refer to the Exhaust
Temperature Sensor Resistance
Sheet)
Replace the exhaust temperature
sensor
Photo 24
4
Control board damaged
Replace the outdoor power source
boar


(16) Display P5
Symptom Display P5
Cause Subcooling protection under cooling mode
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1
Check if the air inlet and outlet of
indoor unit is blocked by any
obstructions.
Install to the position as required in
the Instruction Manual and ensure
the air inlet and outlet of the
outdoor unit is smooth.

2
Check the system for shortage of
refrigerant.
Add refrigerant

3
Check if the exhaust temperature
sensor is drifted, short circuited or open
circuited. (Measure the resistance of
the resistors on two ends of indoor
temperature sensor: (25 / 5K). For
other resistances, please refer to the
Temperature Resistance Sheet
(Appendix 1).
Replace room temperature sensor
(IRT) and Indoor pipe (coil)
temperature sensor (IPT)
Photo 25
4 Control board damaged Replace the indoor control board

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(17) Display P6
Symptom Display P6
Cause Overheating protection under cooling mode
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1 Check if the air inlet and outlet of
outdoor unit is blocked by any
obstructions.
Install to the position as required in
the Instruction Manual and ensure
the air inlet and outlet of the
outdoor unit is smooth.

2 Check the system for shortage of
refrigerant.
Add refrigerant
3 Check if the outdoor evaporator coil
temperature sensor is drifted, short
circuited or open circuited (25 /5K).
For other resistance, please refer to the
Temperature Resistance Sheet.
Replace the outdoor coil
temperature sensor
Photo 26
4 Control board damaged Replace the outdoor power source
board


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(18) Display P7
Symptom Display P7
Cause Overheating protection under heating mode
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1
Check if the air inlet and outlet of
outdoor unit is blocked by any
obstructions.
Install to the position as required in
the Instruction Manual and ensure
the air inlet and outlet of the
outdoor unit is smooth.

2
Check the system for shortage of
refrigerant.
Add refrigerant

3
Check if the exhaust temperature
sensor is drifted, short circuited or open
circuited. (Measure the resistance of
the resistors on two ends of indoor
temperature sensor: (25 / 5K). For
other resistances, please refer to the
Temperature Resistance Sheet
(Appendix 1).
Replace the Room temperature
sensor(IRT) and Indoor pipe(coil)
temperature sensor(IPT)
Photo 27
4 Control board damaged Replace the indoor control board

(19) Display P8
Symptom Display P8
Cause Outdoor overtemperature / undertemperature
protection
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
1
The compressor cannot run under
cooling mode when the outdoor
temperature is lower than -1 , or run
under heating mode when the outdoor
temperature is higher than 33 , whilst
the compressor alarms P8 protection.
Normal protection function

2
If the temperature is not within the
protective range above, please refer to
the Temperature Resistance Sheet
(See Appendix). Use the multimeter to
measure the resistors on the two ends
of outdoor intake temperature sensor
(CN1) (25 /5K). For other
resistance, please refer to the
Temperature Resistance Sheet.
Replace the sensor if it is incurred
to drift, open circuiting or short
circuiting.
Photo 28
3 If the fault remains unsolved after
replacement of the sensor
Replace the outdoor power source
board

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(20) Display P9
Symptom Display E9 (Firstly display P0 or P9,
then change to E9)
Cause Intelligent power module of drive and
module fault
S/N Inspections How to Solve Remarks
If this code is displayed when the
compressor is started for several
seconds or even not started, check
the compressor connection for
correctness.
If no insert wrong,
replace the intelligent
power module.
Photo 29
Cooling/heating is
normal during run
Replace the intelligent
power module.(Be sure to
apply silicone when
replacing the intelligent
power module.).
Photo 30
P9 appears
after the
air
conditioner
is started
and has
run for a
period of
time
If the cooling /
heating are abnormal,
check the compressor
wiring for
correctness.
Insert again if loose

1
Re-energize
and check
the
protection
code on
display.
Firstly
display P9
When the compressor is restarted
immediately after stop, this might
also cause P9 protection because
the cooling system is not stable.
Try starting the air
conditioner again after a
longer period of stop


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2. Other faults
1) The indoor unit works normally but the outdoor unit does not work.
Cause Analysis:
a) If fault code is displayed: If yes, treat according to fault code. If no, check according to the
following steps.
b) If the outdoor fan runs normally (The outdoor fan is started 5 seconds before the compressor is
started, and it is stopped 15 seconds after the compressor is stopped), the client might make
wrong judgment on that the outdoor unit does not work because the compressor working
frequency is low or the system is in shortage of refrigerant. Check the system cooling / heating
effect and confirm if the system is in shortage of refrigerant.
c) Check if the resistance of each temperature sensor is drifted (See appendix for the temperature
sensor parameters): If yes, replace the temperature sensor.
d) Check if the JP3 jumper of indoor control board is soldered. If not, solder the jumper. Then
restart the unit and check what protection code will be displayed. Treat according to the fault
code.
e) Check if the indoor / outdoor and circuit board wiring. Check if the connection is secure.
Please tighten the wires.
2) The outdoor unit is stopped when the air conditioner has run for a period of time
Cause Analysis:
a) If any fault is displayed after stop: If yes, treat according to fault code. If not, check according
to Step (b).
b) Check if the supply voltage is normal, including the voltage change when the air condition is
The wires on U, V and W ends are
respectively colored red, white and blue.
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started. If the voltage is unstable or changes too heavily, please check the power source. If no
problem, check according to Step (c).
c) Check if the temperature sensors are normal (See appendix for the temperature sensor
parameters). Check if the resistance is drifted, open circuited or short circuited. If yes, replace
the sensor. If normal, check according to Step (d).
d) Check if the indoor / outdoor circuit connection and power connection are in good contact. If no,
tighten the connection wires. If yes, check according to Step (e).
e) Check if the JP3 jumper of indoor control board is soldered. If not, solder the jumper. Then
restart the unit and check what protection code will be displayed. Treat according to the fault
code.
f) Check if the refrigerant is too much or too less. If yes, add refrigerant.
3) The air conditioner is tripped when it is started.
Cause Analysis:
a) Check if the user's power source plug is correctly connected (for example, the ground wire
might be wrongly connected as the neutral wire)
b) Check if the indoor / outdoor circuit and the wiring terminal are correctly connected, and if
there is short circuiting.
c) Check if the outdoor circuit board, wiring terminal and power connection wires are damaged,
and if there is short circuiting to the metal parts.
d) Check if the rectifier bridge of outdoor controller (See appendix for its bridge) is short circuited
(The short circuiting of rectifier bridge will probably cause tripping error).
4) The complete unit does not work
Cause Analysis:
a) If fault code is displayed: If yes, treat according to fault code. If no, check according to Step (2).
b) Check if the power plug is electrified. If no, check the power source. If yes, check if the
controller fuse is good.. If no, replace the fuse. If yes, check according to Step (3).
c) Check if the resistance of the sensors on indoor and outdoor units is drifted. If yes, replace the
sensor. If no, check according to Step (4).
d) Check if the indoor and outdoor communication is failed. The step is same as that for check
when the indoor unit works normally but the outdoor unit does not work.
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Appendix 1
1. Indoor main PCB:



Jumper for Function Selection
No power relay, with duplicate
insert as replacement
Jumper for Function Selection
Electric heater control relay
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Indoor board for BL floor-standing inverter unit (display board + power drive board)


2. Outdoor power source board
V5
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3. Power factor correction

4. Intelligent power module:

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20 23.02 24.93 26.97 74 2.921 3.033 3.146 128 0.5818 0.6148 0.649
21 22.04 23.84 25.77 75 2.827 2.933 3.04 129 0.5667 0.5991 0.6328
22 21.1 22.81 24.63 76 2.735 2.836 2.938 130 0.5521 0.5839 0.6171
23 20.21 21.83 23.55 77 2.647 2.743 2.84

Appendix 3

Silk-printed label on outdoor control board of inverter unit
Control board connection Connector label Description label Relay label Remarks
AC power incoming wire L P1 AC-L
AC power incoming wire N P2 AC-N It is required to
reserve 4 inserts at
least
To indoor communication wire P3 S
Ground wire P0 GND
Outgoing wire L after filter P4 L K1 Relay control
Outgoing wire N after filter P5 N For multiple wires,
use P5-1 and P5-2
to identify.
DC+ input P6-1 DC+
DC- input P7-1 DC-
DC+ output P6-2 DC+
DC- output P7-2 DC-
4-way valve output P8 VAL K4
Outdoor fan HI output P9-1 H K2
Outdoor fan LOW output P9-2 L K3
Outdoor fan capacitor P9-3 C
Compressor output phase-U P10-1 U
Compressor output phase-V P10-2 V
Compressor output phase-W P10-3 W
Module DC+ input P6B DC+ Intelligent power
module
Module DC- input P7B DC- Intelligent power
module
PFC board rectified input +
(Direct-insert bridge AC input)
P11 DC+ Power factor
correction
PFC board rectified input -
(Direct-insert bridge AC input)
P12 DC- Power factor
correction
PFC inductance interface P13P14 L Power factor
correction
PFC DC+ output P6C DC+ Power factor
correction
PFC DC- output P7C DC- Power factor
correction
Outdoor fan DC motor socket CN9
Outdoor temperature sensor CN1
Exhaust pipe temperature sensor CN2
Suction pipe temperature sensor CN10
Compressor top thermostat CN3
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Switching power output of power
source board
CN4 CN4B on Intelligent
power module, and
CN4C on Power
factor correction
Communication signal of power
source board and module board
CN5 CN5B on Intelligent
power module
Electronic expansion valve control
signal
CN6 CN6B on Intelligent
power module
Electronic expansion valve socket CN7
Communication between power
source board and PFC board
CN9 CN9C on Power
factor correction
Communication between nodule
board and PFC board
CN8B(Module
board)
CN8B on Power
factor correction
Base Auxiliary heating CN11

Cautions on Replacement of PCB Boards
1, Directive for Replacement of Inverter Module
When replacing Mitsubishi inverter module, the technician must take care on the operating process
for replacement of inverter module. Special care shall be taken to ensure the coating quality of
thermal grease. The detailed directive is as follows:

1. Before replacing the inverter module, make sure to eliminate the old thermal grease and
foreign particles with soft clean cloth before you can apply the new thermal grease. Always
use the thermal grease provided by the customer service department or the same silicone
grease as used in the factory. Never use any other product of poor quality. Operate in strict
accordance with the guideline.
2. Ensure that the thermal grease (silicone grease) is applied thin, flat and even. Use plastic
scraper to apply the grease. Firstly, place a tiny quantity of thermal grease at the center of the
place where the grease is to be coated. Then, use the plastic scraper to apply the grease at the
center slightly and evenly onto the entire surface to be treated. In consideration of the
deviation in the levelness of radiating fin, the thickness of thermal grease must be 0.1mm (for
small area) to 0.3mm (for large area), depending on the size of radiating area.
Note: The function of thermal grease is to fill up the gap and let the surface tightly adhered. It
is not true the more the better".
3. Before placing the greased module flatly onto the radiating fin to tighten the screws, firstly
hold down with the hands; then press and move back and forth slightly until it is in full contact
before tightening the screws. When tightening the screws, take special care on the strength of
radiator materials when using the electric screwdriver, torque screwdriver or torque wrench.
Ensure that the screws are correctly tightened to position. The tightening force varies with the
module.
4. Cautions on installation of screws on inverter module: If the tightening force is applied
extremely unbalance`d during installation of the module onto the radiator, the silicon chip
inside the module may be deformed due to the stress. And this might cause damage or degrade
to the module. Therefore, be sure to operate according to the required tightening sequence.

The recommended tightening sequence for the inverter module fixed by two screws is as shown
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below:

A\ Pre-tightening
B\ Final tightening


Figure Recommended Tightening Sequence for Screws

Other cautions: As the module is a precious and expensive element, never keep the new module
close to magnetic object or touch the module with electrostatic object (including direct touch with
your finger). Especially, touch with the port of signal terminal is easy to cause module internal
breakdown and results in failure to use. If possible, you may wear electrostatic ring or glove.

2. Directive for Replacement of Power factor correction
1) Insulation paper must be attached between power diode, IGBT, rectifier and radiating fins.
The screw locking torque is 70.5kgf.cm. Do not loosen the insulation paper after attaching
it fully flat onto the radiator. To retighten after loosening, it is needed to eliminate the
aluminum scraps on the radiator before retightening.

2) It is also needed apply the thermal grease evenly when replacing and installing the PFC
with radiating substrate.
3. Directive for Replacement of Outdoor Power Source Board
1) The outdoor control is mostly the components carrying high current. The controller is
designed of partial isolation and many circuits are commonly grounded with the high current.
Take care on human safety.
Insulation paper
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2) As the high-current circuit is close to the light-current circuit, take care on the measuring
position and safety problems during repair.
3) As there is large electrolytic capacitor on the outdoor power source board, plentiful residual
electrons shall be discharged for a period of time after the power supply is cut off. In this
case, please wait patiently until the capacitor is fully discharged before proceeding to further
operation. Full discharge may take approx. 30 seconds. You may also connect a load (e.g.
electric iron) between DC- and DC+ for manual discharge. After thorough discharge, use the
multimeter RX10K to measure. The pointer shall point to 0 position and then slowly return
to . If not, the electrolytic capacitor is damaged.
4) Make sure to have some understanding to the circuit before carrying out repair. Most
fundamentally, the operator must know the composition of the circuits, position of each part
and the possible function.
5) It is an extremely unscientific repair method for starting the measurement immediately after
getting the circuit board, or directly energizing it to start the test. This will probably cause
secondary damage to the repair board.
6) The indoor and outdoor wires must be kept in correct order. If not, it might cause failure and
damage to the electric controller. When removing the screws, take protective measures to
prevent the screws or other objects from falling down onto the circuit board or into the
electric control box. If any, be sure to eliminate them on time.